Mak diesel - cylinder lubrication

I have a question in connection with a Mak diesel engine type 8 M 601 AK installed in a ship. I am not familiar with this engine and my question is,

(a) does the engine have a separate cylinder lubricating oil system and if yes, how is the cylinder oil supplied(b) also what are the recommended properties of the oil (TBN, viscosity)(c) what is the normal daily cylinder oil consumption and what is the recommended consumption in grams per kW-hour(d) what may be regarded as acceptable bearing system lub oil consumption per day

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